Just thinking out loud here.
I read something a long time ago about the features and functionality we all want in a car (or truck) and the compromises manufacturers have to make.
In the simplist terms, car buyers want:
1. High power;
2. Light weight; and
3. Great fuel effeciency.
The trouble is, manufacturers can design them to have two of those qualities, but not all three.
Take a Tesla S. High power, good fuel economy, but high weight.
A Porsche 911 has light weight and high power but lacks fuel efficiency.
So what has that to do with our beloved Land Cruisers? IMO, they're a pretty good compromise. Good power, decent fuel efficiency (for some of us), but pretty high weight. In fact I'm surprised that, given its weight (and brick-like aerodynamics), the fuel mileage is as good as it is. So for me, I think the LC is just about the best compromise of those three qualities I've ever owned.
I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts.
I read something a long time ago about the features and functionality we all want in a car (or truck) and the compromises manufacturers have to make.
In the simplist terms, car buyers want:
1. High power;
2. Light weight; and
3. Great fuel effeciency.
The trouble is, manufacturers can design them to have two of those qualities, but not all three.
Take a Tesla S. High power, good fuel economy, but high weight.
A Porsche 911 has light weight and high power but lacks fuel efficiency.
So what has that to do with our beloved Land Cruisers? IMO, they're a pretty good compromise. Good power, decent fuel efficiency (for some of us), but pretty high weight. In fact I'm surprised that, given its weight (and brick-like aerodynamics), the fuel mileage is as good as it is. So for me, I think the LC is just about the best compromise of those three qualities I've ever owned.
I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts.